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BE05 ELM

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

193,386 mi
Last recorded193,386 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBE05 ELM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2022 193,386 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 180,492 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 180,397 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 171,662 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 161,097 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 161,097 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 156,464 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 146,696 miles

Front screen has slight damage

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 134,814 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 128,045 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 119,661 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 119,661 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 116,318 miles

brake pads half worn

Pass 28 Aug 2013 105,095 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 29 Jun 2012 90,670 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 81,714 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 72,347 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 61,404 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 47,765 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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BE05 ELM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 87,832 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BE05 ELM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 21 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BE05 ELM registered?

BE05 ELM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 June 2005.

Is BE05 ELM safe to buy?

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